Young Women In Bio (YWIB) launched the YWIB Ambassador program in 2020 for students interested in championing and supporting the organization’s efforts to create educational and leadership opportunities in STEM for young women. Each school year, YWIB welcomes approximately 20 students to the new class of Ambassadors.
2025-2026 YWIB Ambassador Application
Thank you for your interest in Young Women In Bio’s Ambassador program. Applications for the 2025-2026 cohort will be open May 19-June 19, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. All applicants will receive an automated response confirming their submission.
Notifications to all applicants whether accepted or not will be sent by Friday, August 1, 2025.
If you have any questions, reach out to us at ywib@womeninbio.org
Program Requirements
Ambassadors are required to attend 4 events per semester and complete one social media campaign per semester, as well as complete a capstone project sometime during the year.
YWIB Ambassador 2025-2026 Event Schedule
All events are on Sundays from 5-6:30 pm ET/2-3:30 pm PT
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
All Ambassadors who participate in four events and one social media campaign each semester (August – December and January – June), and submit a final report will receive a $500 scholarship awarded in August 2026. All Ambassadors must actively plan one event with their local chapter leadership.
*If you are not near a chapter we will discuss appropriate accommodations.
Apply to be a YWIB Ambassador if you:
YWIB Ambassadors are expected to:
All YWIB Ambassadors who successfully complete the program receive a scholarship to support their efforts to effect positive change in the world of STEM.
Women In Bio is an organization of professionals committed to promoting careers, leadership, and entrepreneurship of all women in the life sciences.
WIB membership and events are inclusive of all who support our mission.